adminIt is the beginning of the year and some people might be considering changing jobs while others are joining the job market for the first time. Their success depends on how well they perform in interviews. According to job search expert Alison Doyle there are 10 critical aspects that job seekers have to consider before going for an interview. In this first instalment we look at some of the aspects.
Check out the company
Before going for a job interview, it’s important to find out as much as you can about the company. That way you’ll be prepared to answer interview questions and to ask the interviewer questions. You will also be able to find out whether the company and its culture are a good fit for you.
Use the Internet to find as much information as you can about the company. Spend time tapping into your network to see who help with tips ahead of the interview.
Visit the company website, review the company mission statement and company history, products and services, management, as well as information about the company culture. The information is usually available in the About Us section of the site.
Dress for interview success
The first impression you make on a potential employer is the most important one. The first judgment an interviewer makes is based on how you look and what you are wearing. That’s why it’s always important to dress appropriately for a job interview.
In today’s conservative job market, in which companies might interview dozens of people for one position, first impressions are more important than ever. Interviewees must pay attention to everything from what they wear and how they are groomed to their body language.
An important rule of is to try not to be remembered for your attire; you want to wear something that allows the interviewer to focus on your skills and qualifications rather than your wacky style. Wearing solid colours helps ensure that your clothes will not distract.
Solid navy, dark-grey and black suits and dresses in particular look professional without being distracting. Small patterns, like thin pinstripes, are OK as well; the rule is to select a pattern that is small enough that it looks like a solid from across a room.
One important, and often overlooked, aspect of an interviewee’s first impression is colour. The colour of your clothing sends a subconscious message to the interviewer about your personality. The right colours can help convey your confidence, professionalism and your ability to fit into an organisation’s environment. — Jobs.com
- To be continued
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